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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 836.98 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 836.98 and 344.54 is: 475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 836.98 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/836.98 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 836.98 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 288,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,373.09/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.49

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