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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 905.08 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 905.08 and 396.17 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 905.08 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/905.08 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 905.08 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 358,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,565.54/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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