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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 836.57 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 836.57 and 344.25 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 836.57 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/836.57 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 836.57 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 287,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,993.22/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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