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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 837.24 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 837.24 and 344.77 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 837.24 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/837.24 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 837.24 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 288,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,651.05/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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