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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 907.14 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 907.14 and 239.59 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 907.14 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/907.14 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 907.14 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 217,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,337.14/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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