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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.77, 837.32 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.77, 837.32 and 341.22 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.77 : 837.32 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.77/837.32 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.77x = 837.32 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.77x = 285,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,706.36/606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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