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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 608.90 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 608.90 and 259.49 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 608.90 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/608.90 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 608.90 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 157,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,999.12/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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