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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.91, 837.63 and 345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.91, 837.63 and 345.01 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.91 : 837.63 = 345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.91/837.63 = 345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.91x = 837.63 × 345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.91x = 288,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,990.73/606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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