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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 908.21 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 908.21 and 388.62 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 908.21 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/908.21 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 908.21 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 352,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,948.57/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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