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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 836.43 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 836.43 and 340.59 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 836.43 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/836.43 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 836.43 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 284,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,879.69/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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