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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 906.55 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 906.55 and 296.46 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 906.55 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/906.55 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 906.55 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 268,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,755.81/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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