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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 837.17 and 341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 837.17 and 341.09 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 837.17 = 341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/837.17 = 341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 837.17 × 341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 285,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,544.42/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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