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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 908.45 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 908.45 and 297.27 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 908.45 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/908.45 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 908.45 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 270,054.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,054.93/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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