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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.47, 908.61 and 389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.47, 908.61 and 389.20 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.47 : 908.61 = 389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.47/908.61 = 389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.47x = 908.61 × 389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.47x = 353,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,628.74/605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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