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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 906.72 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 906.72 and 344.48 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 906.72 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/906.72 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 906.72 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 312,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,340.65/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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