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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 906.08 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 906.08 and 399.08 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 906.08 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/906.08 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 906.08 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 361,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,591.88/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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