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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.87, 913.65 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.87, 913.65 and 300.98 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.87 : 913.65 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.87/913.65 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.87x = 913.65 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.87x = 274,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,991.53/608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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