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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 909.17 and 389.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 909.17 and 389.57 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 909.17 = 389.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/909.17 = 389.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 909.17 × 389.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 354,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,188.60/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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