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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 836.18 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 836.18 and 336.76 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 836.18 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/836.18 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 836.18 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 281,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,591.98/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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