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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 605.97 and 346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 605.97 and 346.09 is: 518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 605.97 = 346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/605.97 = 346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 605.97 × 346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 209,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,720.16/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.52

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