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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 914.97 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 914.97 and 302.06 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 914.97 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/914.97 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 914.97 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 276,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,371.26/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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