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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 908.04 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 908.04 and 399.40 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 908.04 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/908.04 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 908.04 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 362,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,671.18/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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