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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 905.07 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 905.07 and 295.30 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 905.07 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/905.07 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 905.07 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 267,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,267.17/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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