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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 913.01 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 913.01 and 300.22 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 913.01 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/913.01 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 913.01 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 274,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,103.86/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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