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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 905.18 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 905.18 and 397.64 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 905.18 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/905.18 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 905.18 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 359,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,936.05/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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