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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 905.68 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 905.68 and 343.88 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 905.68 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/905.68 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 905.68 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 311,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,445.24/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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