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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.03, 908.45 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.03, 908.45 and 259.46 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.03 : 908.45 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.03/908.45 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.03x = 908.45 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.03x = 235,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,701.89/606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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