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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 836.90 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 836.90 and 344.46 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 836.90 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/836.90 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 836.90 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 288,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,278.57/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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