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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 912.26 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 912.26 and 299.92 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 912.26 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/912.26 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 912.26 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 273,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,605.02/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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