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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 908.90 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 908.90 and 259.56 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 908.90 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/908.90 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 908.90 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 235,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,914.08/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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