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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 915.48 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 915.48 and 302.32 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 915.48 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/915.48 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 915.48 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 276,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,767.91/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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