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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 836.57 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 836.57 and 344.21 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 836.57 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/836.57 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 836.57 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 287,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,949.86/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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