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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 915.59 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 915.59 and 302.18 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 915.59 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/915.59 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 915.59 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 276,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,666.90/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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