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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 906.94 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 906.94 and 239.53 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 906.94 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/906.94 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 906.94 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 217,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,239.34/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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