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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.43, 836.88 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.43, 836.88 and 344.43 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.43 : 836.88 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.43/836.88 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.43x = 836.88 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.43x = 288,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,246.58/606.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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