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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 909.95 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 909.95 and 298.27 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 909.95 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/909.95 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 909.95 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 271,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,410.79/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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