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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 836.64 and 344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 836.64 and 344.31 is: 475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 836.64 = 344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/836.64 = 344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 836.64 × 344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 288,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,063.52/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.09

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