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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.51, 916.13 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.51, 916.13 and 302.40 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.51 : 916.13 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.51/916.13 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.51x = 916.13 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.51x = 277,037.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,037.71/610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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