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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 606.59 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 606.59 and 343.33 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 606.59 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/606.59 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 606.59 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 208,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,257.75/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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