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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 906.84 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 906.84 and 344.42 is: 516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 906.84 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/906.84 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 906.84 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 312,336.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,336.10/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.28

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