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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 907.43 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 907.43 and 188.39 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 907.43 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/907.43 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 907.43 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 170,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,953.48/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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