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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 907.31 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 907.31 and 239.54 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 907.31 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/907.31 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 907.31 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 217,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,333.10/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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