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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 908.28 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 908.28 and 258.93 is: 388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 908.28 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/908.28 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 908.28 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 235,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,180.94/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.42

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