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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 907.89 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 907.89 and 296.98 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 907.89 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/907.89 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 907.89 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 269,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,620.63/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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