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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 908.79 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 908.79 and 297.84 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 908.79 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/908.79 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 908.79 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 270,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,674.01/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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