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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 906.72 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 906.72 and 239.32 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 906.72 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/906.72 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 906.72 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 216,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,996.23/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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