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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 909.78 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 909.78 and 298.72 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 909.78 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/909.78 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 909.78 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 271,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,769.48/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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