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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 906.90 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 906.90 and 388.06 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 906.90 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/906.90 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 906.90 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 351,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,931.61/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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