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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 906.39 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 906.39 and 239.05 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 906.39 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/906.39 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 906.39 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 216,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,673.66/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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