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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 906.71 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 906.71 and 258.05 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 906.71 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/906.71 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 906.71 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 233,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,977.49/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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