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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 905.45 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 905.45 and 344.25 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 905.45 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/905.45 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 905.45 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 311,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,699.44/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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