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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 906.44 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 906.44 and 239.18 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 906.44 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/906.44 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 906.44 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 216,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,796.59/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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