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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 907.47 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 907.47 and 396.50 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 907.47 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/907.47 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 907.47 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 359,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,807.32/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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