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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 836.21 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 836.21 and 343.99 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 836.21 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/836.21 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 836.21 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 287,646.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,646.65/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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