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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 907.02 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 907.02 and 387.72 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 907.02 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/907.02 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 907.02 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 351,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,669.79/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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