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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 837.47 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 837.47 and 344.90 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 837.47 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/837.47 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 837.47 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 288,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,846.36/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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