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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 909.90 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 909.90 and 389.80 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 909.90 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/909.90 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 909.90 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 354,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,679.02/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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