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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.32 and 343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.32 and 343.96 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.32 = 343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.32 = 343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.32 × 343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 287,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,660.63/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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