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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 915.42 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 915.42 and 302.24 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 915.42 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/915.42 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 915.42 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 276,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,676.54/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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