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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.45, 905.38 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.45, 905.38 and 295.25 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.45 : 905.38 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.45/905.38 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.45x = 905.38 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.45x = 267,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,308.18/603.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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