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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 912.07 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 912.07 and 299.60 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 912.07 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/912.07 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 912.07 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 273,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,255.41/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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