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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.97, 906.21 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.97, 906.21 and 291.48 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.97 : 906.21 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.97/906.21 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.97x = 906.21 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.97x = 264,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,138.69/603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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