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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 916.96 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 916.96 and 299.55 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 916.96 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/916.96 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 916.96 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 274,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,675.37/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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