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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.06 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.06 and 340.35 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.06 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.06 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.06 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 284,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,551.32/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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