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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.61, 837.16 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.61, 837.16 and 344.64 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.61 : 837.16 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.61/837.16 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.61x = 837.16 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.61x = 288,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,517.10/606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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