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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 907.86 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 907.86 and 296.74 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 907.86 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/907.86 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 907.86 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 269,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,398.38/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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