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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 912.54 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 912.54 and 300.12 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 912.54 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/912.54 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 912.54 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 273,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,871.50/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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