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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 907.44 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 907.44 and 239.68 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 907.44 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/907.44 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 907.44 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 217,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,495.22/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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