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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.33, 908.46 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.33, 908.46 and 399.83 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.33 : 908.46 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.33/908.46 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.33x = 908.46 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.33x = 363,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,229.56/605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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