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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 914.57 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 914.57 and 301.40 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 914.57 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/914.57 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 914.57 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 275,646.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,646.93/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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