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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 604.87 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 604.87 and 346.54 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 604.87 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/604.87 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 604.87 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 209,611.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,611.65/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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