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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 837.17 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 837.17 and 344.58 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 837.17 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/837.17 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 837.17 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 288,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,472.04/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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