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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.82 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.82 and 300.84 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.82 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.82 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.82 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 274,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,913.61/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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