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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.82, 837.43 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.82, 837.43 and 341.26 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.82 : 837.43 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.82/837.43 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.82x = 837.43 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.82x = 285,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,781.36/606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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