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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.45, 906.76 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.45, 906.76 and 296.32 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.45 : 906.76 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.45/906.76 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.45x = 906.76 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.45x = 268,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,688.38/604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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