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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 907.49 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 907.49 and 296.97 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 907.49 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/907.49 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 907.49 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 269,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,497.31/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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