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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 906.09 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 906.09 and 291.52 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 906.09 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/906.09 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 906.09 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 264,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,143.36/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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