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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.61, 909.43 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.61, 909.43 and 298.26 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.61 : 909.43 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.61/909.43 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.61x = 909.43 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.61x = 271,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,245.85/606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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