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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 908.38 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 908.38 and 297.37 is: 445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 908.38 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/908.38 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 908.38 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 270,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,124.96/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.66

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