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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.71 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.71 and 345.09 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.71 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.71 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.71 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 289,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,085.34/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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