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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 836.98 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 836.98 and 344.53 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 836.98 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/836.98 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 836.98 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 288,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,364.49/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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