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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 837.05 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 837.05 and 341.07 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 837.05 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/837.05 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 837.05 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 285,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,488.46/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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