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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.96 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.96 and 399.60 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.96 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.96 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.96 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 362,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,820.82/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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