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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 837.25 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 837.25 and 341.12 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 837.25 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/837.25 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 837.25 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 285,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,603.96/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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