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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 907.62 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 907.62 and 386.20 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 907.62 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/907.62 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 907.62 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 350,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,522.84/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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