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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 908.03 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 908.03 and 389.70 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 908.03 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/908.03 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 908.03 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 353,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,857.34/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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