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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 911.78 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 911.78 and 299.54 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 911.78 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/911.78 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 911.78 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 273,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,110.02/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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