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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.30 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.30 and 257.99 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.30 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.30 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.30 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 233,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,811.81/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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