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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 917.27 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 917.27 and 299.09 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 917.27 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/917.27 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 917.27 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 274,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,340.20/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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