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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.57, 905.82 and 384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.57, 905.82 and 384.67 is: 576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.57 : 905.82 = 384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.57/905.82 = 384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.57x = 905.82 × 384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.57x = 348,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,441.78/604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.35

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