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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 906.99 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 906.99 and 239.46 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 906.99 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/906.99 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 906.99 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 217,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,187.83/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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