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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 915.50 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 915.50 and 302.04 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 915.50 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/915.50 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 915.50 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 276,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,516.11/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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