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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.90 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.90 and 344.54 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.90 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.90 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.90 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 288,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,347.19/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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