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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 836.25 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 836.25 and 344.01 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 836.25 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/836.25 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 836.25 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 287,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,678.36/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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