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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.67, 837.20 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.67, 837.20 and 344.68 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.67 : 837.20 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.67/837.20 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.67x = 837.20 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.67x = 288,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,567.53/606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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