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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 911.32 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 911.32 and 299.38 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 911.32 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/911.32 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 911.32 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 272,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,830.98/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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