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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 915.07 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 915.07 and 301.86 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 915.07 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/915.07 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 915.07 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 276,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,223.03/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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