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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.61 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.61 and 389.46 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.61 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.61 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.61 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 353,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,867.25/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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