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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.86, 908.44 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.86, 908.44 and 297.33 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.86 : 908.44 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.86/908.44 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.86x = 908.44 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.86x = 270,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,106.47/605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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