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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 915.70 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 915.70 and 302.55 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 915.70 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/915.70 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 915.70 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 277,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,045.04/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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