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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 905.09 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 905.09 and 398.88 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 905.09 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/905.09 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 905.09 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 361,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,020.30/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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