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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 910.46 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 910.46 and 260.18 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 910.46 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/910.46 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 910.46 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 236,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,886.41/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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