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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 836.46 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 836.46 and 344.15 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 836.46 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/836.46 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 836.46 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 287,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,870.66/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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