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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.80 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.80 and 259.80 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.80 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.80 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.80 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 236,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,106.24/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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