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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 910.68 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 910.68 and 298.62 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 910.68 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/910.68 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 910.68 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 271,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,947.26/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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