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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 910.46 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 910.46 and 388.28 is: 581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 910.46 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/910.46 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 910.46 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 353,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,506.92/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.82

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