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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 911.74 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 911.74 and 300.09 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 911.74 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/911.74 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 911.74 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 273,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,604.06/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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