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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.24 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.24 and 385.23 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.24 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.24 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.24 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 349,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,110.84/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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