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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.95, 907.29 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.95, 907.29 and 258.54 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.95 : 907.29 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.95/907.29 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.95x = 907.29 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.95x = 234,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,570.76/604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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