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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 907.48 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 907.48 and 296.59 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 907.48 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/907.48 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 907.48 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 269,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,144.96/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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