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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 912.85 and 300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 912.85 and 300.83 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 912.85 = 300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/912.85 = 300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 912.85 × 300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 274,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,609.04/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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