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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 907.98 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 907.98 and 297.16 is: 445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 907.98 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/907.98 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 907.98 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 269,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,815.34/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.62

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