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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 837 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 837 and 340.98 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 837 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/837 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 837 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 285,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,400.26/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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