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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.42, 911.90 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.42, 911.90 and 295.88 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.42 : 911.90 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.42/911.90 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.42x = 911.90 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.42x = 269,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,812.97/608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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