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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 905.32 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 905.32 and 295.63 is: 442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 905.32 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/905.32 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 905.32 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 267,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,639.75/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.80

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