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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 907.80 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 907.80 and 254.47 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 907.80 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/907.80 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 907.80 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 231,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,005.60/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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