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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 908.42 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 908.42 and 389.07 is: 583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 908.42 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/908.42 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 908.42 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 353,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,437.02/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.47

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