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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 905.62 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 905.62 and 398.62 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 905.62 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/905.62 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 905.62 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 360,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,998.24/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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