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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 907.57 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 907.57 and 292.56 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 907.57 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/907.57 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 907.57 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 265,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,518.68/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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