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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 906.32 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 906.32 and 399.60 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 906.32 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/906.32 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 906.32 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 362,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,165.47/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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