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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.45, 915.71 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.45, 915.71 and 302.56 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.45 : 915.71 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.45/915.71 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.45x = 915.71 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.45x = 277,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,053.42/610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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