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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 905.28 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 905.28 and 398.52 is: 596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 905.28 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/905.28 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 905.28 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 360,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,770.69/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.85

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