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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 909.23 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 909.23 and 259.44 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 909.23 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/909.23 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 909.23 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 235,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,887.38/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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