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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 906 and 239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 906 and 239.11 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 906 = 239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/906 = 239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 906 × 239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 216,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,633.66/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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