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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 837.49 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 837.49 and 341.38 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 837.49 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/837.49 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 837.49 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 285,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,896.44/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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