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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 906.36 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 906.36 and 296.04 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 906.36 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/906.36 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 906.36 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 268,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,318.81/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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