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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 909.98 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 909.98 and 298.46 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 909.98 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/909.98 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 909.98 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 271,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,592.63/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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