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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 908.61 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 908.61 and 297.72 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 908.61 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/908.61 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 908.61 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 270,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,511.37/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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