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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 908.42 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 908.42 and 345.22 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 908.42 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/908.42 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 908.42 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 313,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604.75/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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