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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 836.82 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 836.82 and 344.33 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 836.82 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/836.82 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 836.82 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 288,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,138.05/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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