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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.09 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.09 and 296.99 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.09 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.09 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.09 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 269,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,693.65/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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