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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 907.68 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 907.68 and 209.88 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 907.68 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/907.68 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 907.68 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 190,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,503.88/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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