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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 907.32 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 907.32 and 399.62 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 907.32 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/907.32 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 907.32 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 362,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,583.22/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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