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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 914.68 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 914.68 and 302.02 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 914.68 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/914.68 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 914.68 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 276,251.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,251.65/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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