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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 836.94 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 836.94 and 340.98 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 836.94 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/836.94 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 836.94 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 285,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,379.80/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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