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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 905.32 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 905.32 and 384.52 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 905.32 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/905.32 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 905.32 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 348,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,113.65/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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