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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.19, 836.43 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.19, 836.43 and 340.57 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.19 : 836.43 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.19/836.43 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.19x = 836.43 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.19x = 284,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,862.97/606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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