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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 907.02 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 907.02 and 399.21 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 907.02 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/907.02 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 907.02 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 362,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,091.45/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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