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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 907.43 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 907.43 and 296.37 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 907.43 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/907.43 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 907.43 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 268,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,933.50/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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