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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 906.48 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 906.48 and 238.97 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 906.48 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/906.48 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 906.48 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 216,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,616.99/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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