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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 836.83 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 836.83 and 344.44 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 836.83 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/836.83 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 836.83 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 288,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,237.73/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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