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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 911.86 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 911.86 and 389.46 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 911.86 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/911.86 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 911.86 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 355,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,133.00/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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