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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.51 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.51 and 344.94 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.51 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.51 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.51 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 288,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,890.70/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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