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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 837.38 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 837.38 and 344.82 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 837.38 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/837.38 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 837.38 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 288,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,745.37/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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