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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.63, 911.51 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.63, 911.51 and 299.22 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.63 : 911.51 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.63/911.51 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.63x = 911.51 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.63x = 272,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,742.77/607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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