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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 906.15 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 906.15 and 258.02 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 906.15 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/906.15 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 906.15 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 233,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,804.82/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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