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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 836.88 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 836.88 and 344.47 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 836.88 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/836.88 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 836.88 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 288,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,280.05/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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