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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 910.96 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 910.96 and 298.97 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 910.96 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/910.96 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 910.96 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 272,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,349.71/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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