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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 905.16 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 905.16 and 386.76 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 905.16 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/905.16 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 905.16 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 350,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,079.68/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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