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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 909.14 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 909.14 and 297.92 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 909.14 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/909.14 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 909.14 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 270,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,854.01/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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