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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.85 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.85 and 389.63 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.85 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.85 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.85 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 354,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,109.95/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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