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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 911.96 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 911.96 and 300.17 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 911.96 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/911.96 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 911.96 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 273,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,744.94/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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