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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 906.82 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 906.82 and 296.62 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 906.82 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/906.82 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 906.82 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 268,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,980.95/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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