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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.94, 911.56 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.94, 911.56 and 299.12 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.94 : 911.56 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.94/911.56 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.94x = 911.56 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.94x = 272,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,665.83/607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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