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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 837.57 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 837.57 and 341.44 is: 471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 837.57 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/837.57 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 837.57 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 285,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,978.56/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.22

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