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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 905.01 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 905.01 and 384.48 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 905.01 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/905.01 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 905.01 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 347,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,956.80/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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