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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 837.21 and 341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 837.21 and 341.13 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 837.21 = 341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/837.21 = 341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 837.21 × 341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 285,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,597.96/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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