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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.74 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.74 and 296.47 is: 444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.74 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.74 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.74 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 268,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,815.19/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.71

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