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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.31, 909.35 and 398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.31, 909.35 and 398.55 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.31 : 909.35 = 398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.31/909.35 = 398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.31x = 909.35 × 398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.31x = 362,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,419.45/607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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