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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.11, 836.46 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.11, 836.46 and 344.21 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.11 : 836.46 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.11/836.46 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.11x = 836.46 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.11x = 287,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,913.71/606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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