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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 837.41 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 837.41 and 341.26 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 837.41 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/837.41 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 837.41 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 285,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,772.66/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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