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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 916.36 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 916.36 and 302.59 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 916.36 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/916.36 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 916.36 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 277,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,281.37/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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