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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.69, 837.29 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.69, 837.29 and 344.75 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.69 : 837.29 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.69/837.29 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.69x = 837.29 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.69x = 288,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,652.40/606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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