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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 905.79 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 905.79 and 344.17 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 905.79 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/905.79 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 905.79 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 311,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,745.74/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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