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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 906.98 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 906.98 and 296.55 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 906.98 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/906.98 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 906.98 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 268,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,963.44/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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