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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 907.55 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 907.55 and 258.29 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 907.55 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/907.55 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 907.55 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 234,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,411.09/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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