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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 908.19 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 908.19 and 297.36 is: 445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 908.19 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/908.19 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 908.19 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 270,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,059.38/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.80

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