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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.89, 913.68 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.89, 913.68 and 257.46 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.89 : 913.68 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.89/913.68 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.89x = 913.68 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.89x = 235,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,237.69/608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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