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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 908.91 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 908.91 and 259.56 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 908.91 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/908.91 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 908.91 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 235,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,916.68/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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