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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 907.47 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 907.47 and 386.19 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 907.47 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/907.47 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 907.47 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 350,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,455.84/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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