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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 916.08 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 916.08 and 302.54 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 916.08 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/916.08 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 916.08 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 277,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,150.84/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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