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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 908.11 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 908.11 and 297.28 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 908.11 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/908.11 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 908.11 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 269,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,962.94/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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