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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.90, 913.56 and 300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.90, 913.56 and 300.59 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.90 : 913.56 = 300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.90/913.56 = 300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.90x = 913.56 × 300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.90x = 274,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,607.00/608.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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