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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.86 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.86 and 263 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.86 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.86 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.86 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 238,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,767.18/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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