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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 907.85 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 907.85 and 258.96 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 907.85 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/907.85 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 907.85 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 235,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,097.48/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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