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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 911.81 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 911.81 and 299.52 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 911.81 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/911.81 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 911.81 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 273,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,103.83/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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