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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.81, 837.34 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.81, 837.34 and 344.81 is: 475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.81 : 837.34 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.81/837.34 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.81x = 837.34 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.81x = 288,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,723.21/606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.80

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