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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 906.46 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 906.46 and 398.60 is: 598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 906.46 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/906.46 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 906.46 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 361,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,314.96/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.08

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