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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.47, 911.05 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.47, 911.05 and 260.86 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.47 : 911.05 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.47/911.05 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.47x = 911.05 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.47x = 237,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,656.50/607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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