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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 906.75 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 906.75 and 258.13 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 906.75 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/906.75 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 906.75 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 234,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,059.38/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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