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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 905.20 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 905.20 and 384.30 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 905.20 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/905.20 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 905.20 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 347,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,868.36/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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