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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 907.64 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 907.64 and 240.49 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 907.64 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/907.64 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 907.64 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 218,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,278.34/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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