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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 916.38 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 916.38 and 302.76 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 916.38 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/916.38 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 916.38 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 277,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,443.21/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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