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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.82, 905.46 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.82, 905.46 and 295.66 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.82 : 905.46 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.82/905.46 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.82x = 905.46 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.82x = 267,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,708.30/603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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