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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 915.85 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 915.85 and 303.09 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 915.85 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/915.85 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 915.85 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 277,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,585.73/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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