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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 836.16 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 836.16 and 340.38 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 836.16 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/836.16 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 836.16 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 284,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,612.14/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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