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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 911.69 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 911.69 and 299.46 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 911.69 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/911.69 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 911.69 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 273,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,014.69/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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