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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 906.84 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 906.84 and 239.80 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 906.84 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/906.84 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 906.84 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 217,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,460.23/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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