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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.66 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.66 and 302.58 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.66 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.66 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.66 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 277,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,060.40/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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