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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 608.90 and 344.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 608.90 and 344.87 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 608.90 = 344.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/608.90 = 344.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 608.90 × 344.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 209,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,986.57/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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