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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.23, 913.80 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.23, 913.80 and 300.85 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.23 : 913.80 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.23/913.80 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.23x = 913.80 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.23x = 274,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,916.73/609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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