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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.63, 905.54 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.63, 905.54 and 295.29 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.63 : 905.54 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.63/905.54 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.63x = 905.54 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.63x = 267,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,396.91/603.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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