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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 908.50 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 908.50 and 298.10 is: 446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 908.50 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/908.50 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 908.50 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 270,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,823.85/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.78

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