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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 605.94 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 605.94 and 346.51 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 605.94 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/605.94 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 605.94 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 209,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,964.27/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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