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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 836.62 and 340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 836.62 and 340.69 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 836.62 = 340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/836.62 = 340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 836.62 × 340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 285,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,028.07/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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