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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.23, 836.68 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.23, 836.68 and 344.20 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.23 : 836.68 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.23/836.68 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.23x = 836.68 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.23x = 287,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,982.30/606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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