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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 905.22 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 905.22 and 386.79 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 905.22 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/905.22 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 905.22 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 350,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,130.04/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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