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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.01, 836.24 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.01, 836.24 and 344.02 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.01 : 836.24 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.01/836.24 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.01x = 836.24 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.01x = 287,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,683.28/606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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