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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 905.74 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 905.74 and 343.69 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 905.74 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/905.74 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 905.74 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 311,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,290.38/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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