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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 911.10 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 911.10 and 299.24 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 911.10 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/911.10 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 911.10 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 272,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,637.56/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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