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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.01, 909.59 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.01, 909.59 and 298.09 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.01 : 909.59 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.01/909.59 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.01x = 909.59 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.01x = 271,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,136.66/606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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