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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 906.31 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 906.31 and 344.85 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 906.31 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/906.31 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 906.31 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 312,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,541.00/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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