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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 908.06 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 908.06 and 258.62 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 908.06 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/908.06 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 908.06 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 234,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,836.64/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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