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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 906.49 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 906.49 and 187.83 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 906.49 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/906.49 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 906.49 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 170,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.95/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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