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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 836.43 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 836.43 and 344.18 is: 474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 836.43 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/836.43 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 836.43 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 287,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,882.48/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.92

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