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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 916.16 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 916.16 and 302.44 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 916.16 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/916.16 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 916.16 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 277,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,083.43/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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