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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.99, 837.45 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.99, 837.45 and 344.91 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.99 : 837.45 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.99/837.45 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.99x = 837.45 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.99x = 288,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,844.88/606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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