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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 912.53 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 912.53 and 300.54 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 912.53 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/912.53 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 912.53 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 274,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,250.26/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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