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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 910.96 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 910.96 and 299.63 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 910.96 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/910.96 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 910.96 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 272,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,950.94/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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