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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.82, 837.36 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.82, 837.36 and 344.88 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.82 : 837.36 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.82/837.36 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.82x = 837.36 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.82x = 288,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,788.72/606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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