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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 908.29 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 908.29 and 399.81 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 908.29 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/908.29 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 908.29 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 363,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,143.65/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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