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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 837.60 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 837.60 and 344.97 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 837.60 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/837.60 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 837.60 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 288,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,946.87/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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