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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 909.57 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 909.57 and 346.46 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 909.57 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/909.57 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 909.57 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 315,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,126.37/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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