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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 913.86 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 913.86 and 301.50 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 913.86 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/913.86 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 913.86 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 275,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,528.79/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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