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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 906.49 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 906.49 and 239.15 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 906.49 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/906.49 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 906.49 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 216,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,789.65/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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