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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 837.11 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 837.11 and 341.04 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 837.11 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/837.11 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 837.11 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 285,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,487.99/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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