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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 914.49 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 914.49 and 301.64 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 914.49 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/914.49 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 914.49 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 275,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,842.19/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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