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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 836.25 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 836.25 and 344.04 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 836.25 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/836.25 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 836.25 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 287,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,703.45/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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