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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 916.56 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 916.56 and 298.79 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 916.56 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/916.56 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 916.56 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 273,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,858.96/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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