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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 906.70 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 906.70 and 345.18 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 906.70 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/906.70 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 906.70 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 312,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,974.71/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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