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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 836.39 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 836.39 and 340.57 is: 469.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 836.39 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/836.39 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 836.39 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 284,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,847.64/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.99

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