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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 906.90 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 906.90 and 239.28 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 906.90 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/906.90 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 906.90 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 217,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,003.03/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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