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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 908.37 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 908.37 and 297 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 908.37 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/908.37 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 908.37 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 269,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,785.89/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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