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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 836.07 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 836.07 and 343.89 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 836.07 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/836.07 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 836.07 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 287,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,516.11/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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