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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 836.78 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 836.78 and 344.48 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 836.78 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/836.78 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 836.78 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 288,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,253.97/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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