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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 915.46 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 915.46 and 301.98 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 915.46 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/915.46 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 915.46 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 276,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,450.61/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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