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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 908.79 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 908.79 and 259.34 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 908.79 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/908.79 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 908.79 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 235,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,685.60/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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