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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.34 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.34 and 389.60 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.34 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.34 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.34 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 353,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,889.26/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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