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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.95, 907.88 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.95, 907.88 and 239.85 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.95 : 907.88 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.95/907.88 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.95x = 907.88 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.95x = 217,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,753.82/604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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