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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 912.54 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 912.54 and 300.35 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 912.54 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/912.54 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 912.54 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 274,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,076.83/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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