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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.76, 908.31 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.76, 908.31 and 389.88 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.76 : 908.31 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.76/908.31 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.76x = 908.31 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.76x = 354,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,133.36/606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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