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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.41 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.41 and 300.51 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.41 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.41 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.41 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 274,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.84/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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