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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 906.37 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 906.37 and 295.88 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 906.37 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/906.37 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 906.37 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 268,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,173.15/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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