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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.48 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.48 and 389.48 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.48 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.48 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.48 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 353,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,834.79/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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