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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 905.05 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 905.05 and 399.97 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 905.05 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/905.05 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 905.05 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 361,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,992.85/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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