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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 837.22 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 837.22 and 344.74 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 837.22 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/837.22 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 837.22 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 288,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,623.22/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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