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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 905.95 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 905.95 and 295.80 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 905.95 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/905.95 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 905.95 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 267,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,980.01/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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