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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.50, 837.07 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.50, 837.07 and 344.60 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.50 : 837.07 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.50/837.07 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.50x = 837.07 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.50x = 288,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,452.60/606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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