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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.69 and 257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.69 and 257.59 is: 386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.69 = 257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.69 = 257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.69 × 257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 233,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,554.28/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.38

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