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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.15 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.15 and 343.91 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.15 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.15 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.15 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 287,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,560.72/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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