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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.44 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.44 and 297.28 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.44 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.44 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.44 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 270,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,061.04/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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