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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 904.83 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 904.83 and 395.19 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 904.83 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/904.83 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 904.83 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 357,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,579.77/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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