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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.39 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.39 and 297.46 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.39 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.39 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.39 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 270,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,209.69/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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