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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 908.80 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 908.80 and 388.48 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 908.80 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/908.80 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 908.80 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 353,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,050.62/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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