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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 836.23 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 836.23 and 340.44 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 836.23 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/836.23 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 836.23 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 284,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,686.14/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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