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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.95, 915.33 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.95, 915.33 and 301.74 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.95 : 915.33 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.95/915.33 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.95x = 915.33 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.95x = 276,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,191.67/609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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