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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 912.08 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 912.08 and 299.90 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 912.08 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/912.08 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 912.08 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 273,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,532.79/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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