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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.46 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.46 and 239.82 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.46 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.46 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.46 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 217,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,627.06/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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