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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.34, 836.73 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.34, 836.73 and 344.35 is: 475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.34 : 836.73 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.34/836.73 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.34x = 836.73 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.34x = 288,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,125.88/606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.19

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