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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.82 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.82 and 257.88 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.82 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.82 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.82 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 233,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,850.74/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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