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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.58 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.58 and 299.92 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.58 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.58 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.58 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 273,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,700.99/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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