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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 836.56 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 836.56 and 340.68 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 836.56 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/836.56 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 836.56 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 284,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,999.26/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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