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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 837.22 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 837.22 and 354.60 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 837.22 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/837.22 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 837.22 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 296,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,878.21/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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