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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.47, 909.70 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.47, 909.70 and 259.70 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.47 : 909.70 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.47/909.70 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.47x = 909.70 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.47x = 236,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,243.89/606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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