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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 906.63 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 906.63 and 239.12 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 906.63 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/906.63 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 906.63 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 216,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,791.34/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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