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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 906.33 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 906.33 and 257.68 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 906.33 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/906.33 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 906.33 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 233,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,543.11/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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