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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 907.32 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 907.32 and 171.99 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 907.32 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/907.32 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 907.32 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 156,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049.97/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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