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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 908.40 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 908.40 and 259.11 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 908.40 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/908.40 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 908.40 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 235,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,375.52/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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