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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 905.72 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 905.72 and 343.67 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 905.72 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/905.72 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 905.72 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 311,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,265.94/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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