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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.84 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.84 and 258.47 is: 387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.84 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.84 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.84 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 234,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,651.03/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.77

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