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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 836.19 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 836.19 and 340.39 is: 469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 836.19 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/836.19 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 836.19 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 284,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,626.53/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.72

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