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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 836.90 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 836.90 and 344.43 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 836.90 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/836.90 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 836.90 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 288,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,253.47/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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