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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 908.48 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 908.48 and 389.44 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 908.48 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/908.48 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 908.48 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 353,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,798.45/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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