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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 915.62 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 915.62 and 302.28 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 915.62 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/915.62 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 915.62 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 276,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,772.10/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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