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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 911.47 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 911.47 and 388.94 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 911.47 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/911.47 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 911.47 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 354,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,507.14/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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