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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 906.44 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 906.44 and 385.09 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 906.44 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/906.44 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 906.44 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 349,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,060.98/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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