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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 906.87 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 906.87 and 234.70 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 906.87 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/906.87 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 906.87 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 212,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,841.00/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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