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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 906.34 and 344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 906.34 and 344.67 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 906.34 = 344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/906.34 = 344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 906.34 × 344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 312,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,388.21/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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