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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 911.61 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 911.61 and 399.26 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 911.61 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/911.61 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 911.61 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 363,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,964.85/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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