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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 906.22 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 906.22 and 388.28 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 906.22 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/906.22 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 906.22 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 351,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,867.10/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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