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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 907.13 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 907.13 and 399.76 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 907.13 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/907.13 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 907.13 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 362,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,633.02/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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