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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 907.34 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 907.34 and 385.56 is: 578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 907.34 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/907.34 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 907.34 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 349,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,832.08/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.94

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