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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.69, 905.97 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.69, 905.97 and 295.89 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.69 : 905.97 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.69/905.97 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.69x = 905.97 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.69x = 268,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,067.46/603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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