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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 608.94 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 608.94 and 259.59 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 608.94 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/608.94 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 608.94 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 158,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,076.89/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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