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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.39, 914.90 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.39, 914.90 and 302.16 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.39 : 914.90 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.39/914.90 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.39x = 914.90 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.39x = 276,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,440.38/610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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