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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 905.16 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 905.16 and 295.12 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 905.16 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/905.16 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 905.16 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 267,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,130.82/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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