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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 906.75 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 906.75 and 258.09 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 906.75 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/906.75 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 906.75 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 234,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,023.11/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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