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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.31 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.31 and 297.63 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.31 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.31 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.31 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 270,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,340.31/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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