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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 836.71 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 836.71 and 344.33 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 836.71 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/836.71 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 836.71 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 288,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,104.38/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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