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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 909.29 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 909.29 and 259.47 is: 389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 909.29 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/909.29 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 909.29 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 235,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,934.12/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.24

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