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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 914.96 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 914.96 and 302.23 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 914.96 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/914.96 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 914.96 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 276,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,528.36/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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