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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 906.64 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 906.64 and 239.50 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 906.64 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/906.64 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 906.64 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 217,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,140.28/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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