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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.91, 837.45 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.91, 837.45 and 344.89 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.91 : 837.45 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.91/837.45 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.91x = 837.45 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.91x = 288,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,828.13/606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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