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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 915.82 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 915.82 and 302.36 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 915.82 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/915.82 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 915.82 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 276,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,907.34/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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