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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 912.03 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 912.03 and 299.58 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 912.03 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/912.03 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 912.03 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 273,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,225.95/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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