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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 836.92 and 340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 836.92 and 340.90 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 836.92 = 340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/836.92 = 340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 836.92 × 340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 285,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,304.80/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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