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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 908.28 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 908.28 and 389.30 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 908.28 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/908.28 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 908.28 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 353,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,588.86/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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