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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.81, 912.87 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.81, 912.87 and 299.99 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.81 : 912.87 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.81/912.87 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.81x = 912.87 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.81x = 273,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,854.15/608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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