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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 837.01 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 837.01 and 344.50 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 837.01 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/837.01 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 837.01 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 288,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,349.95/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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