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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 836.48 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 836.48 and 344.18 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 836.48 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/836.48 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 836.48 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 287,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,895.50/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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