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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 906.12 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 906.12 and 344.27 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 906.12 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/906.12 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 906.12 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 311,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,952.20/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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