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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.43, 837.03 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.43, 837.03 and 344.53 is: 475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.43 : 837.03 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.43/837.03 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.43x = 837.03 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.43x = 288,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,381.95/606.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.54

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