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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 909.04 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 909.04 and 259.32 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 909.04 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/909.04 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 909.04 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 235,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,732.25/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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