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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 905.39 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 905.39 and 295.44 is: 442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 905.39 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/905.39 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 905.39 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 267,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,488.42/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.43

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