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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.97, 909.91 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.97, 909.91 and 298.63 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.97 : 909.91 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.97/909.91 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.97x = 909.91 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.97x = 271,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,726.42/606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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