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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.16 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.16 and 343.92 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.16 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.16 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.16 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 287,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,572.15/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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