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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.92 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.92 and 259.22 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.92 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.92 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.92 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 235,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,608.46/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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