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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 909.56 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 909.56 and 298.01 is: 446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 909.56 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/909.56 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 909.56 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 271,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,060.99/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.69

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