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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 836.19 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 836.19 and 340.40 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 836.19 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/836.19 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 836.19 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 284,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,633.19/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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