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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 908.52 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 908.52 and 297.43 is: 446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 908.52 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/908.52 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 908.52 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 270,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,221.10/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.19

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