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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 910.47 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 910.47 and 260.42 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 910.47 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/910.47 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 910.47 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 237,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,104.60/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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