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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.72 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.72 and 340.78 is: 470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.72 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.72 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.72 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 285,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,141.00/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.23

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