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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 912.51 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 912.51 and 300.57 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 912.51 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/912.51 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 912.51 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 274,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,273.13/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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