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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 907.65 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 907.65 and 259.02 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 907.65 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/907.65 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 907.65 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 235,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,099.50/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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