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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 604.47 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 604.47 and 384.48 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 604.47 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/604.47 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 604.47 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 232,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,406.63/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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