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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 908.63 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 908.63 and 398.54 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 908.63 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/908.63 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 908.63 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 362,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,125.40/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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