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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 914.96 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 914.96 and 302.17 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 914.96 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/914.96 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 914.96 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 276,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,473.46/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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