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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 908.82 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 908.82 and 297.86 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 908.82 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/908.82 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 908.82 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 270,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,701.13/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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