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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 907.56 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 907.56 and 386.16 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 907.56 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/907.56 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 907.56 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 350,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,463.37/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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