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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 836.24 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 836.24 and 343.95 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 836.24 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/836.24 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 836.24 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 287,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,627.70/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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