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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.40 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.40 and 297.60 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.40 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.40 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.40 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 270,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,339.84/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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