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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 907.02 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 907.02 and 258.27 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 907.02 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/907.02 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 907.02 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 234,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,256.06/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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