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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.79, 905.28 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.79, 905.28 and 295.72 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.79 : 905.28 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.79/905.28 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.79x = 905.28 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.79x = 267,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,709.40/603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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