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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.64 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.64 and 358.86 is: 538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.64 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.64 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.64 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 326,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,074.55/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.54

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