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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.47 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.47 and 257.96 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.47 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.47 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.47 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 233,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,833.00/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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