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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 837.21 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 837.21 and 344.66 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 837.21 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/837.21 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 837.21 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 288,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,552.80/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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