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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 836.39 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 836.39 and 344.08 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 836.39 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/836.39 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 836.39 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 287,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,779.17/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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