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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 836.34 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 836.34 and 344.12 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 836.34 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/836.34 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 836.34 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 287,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,801.32/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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