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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 908.47 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 908.47 and 386.94 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 908.47 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/908.47 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 908.47 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 351,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,525.10/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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