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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 909.70 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 909.70 and 298.26 is: 447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 909.70 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/909.70 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 909.70 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 271,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,327.12/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.59

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