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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 836.70 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 836.70 and 340.78 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 836.70 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/836.70 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 836.70 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 285,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,131.90/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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