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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.17 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.17 and 346.16 is: 518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.17 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.17 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.17 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 314,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,372.13/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.82

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