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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 917.20 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 917.20 and 303.26 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 917.20 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/917.20 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 917.20 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 278,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,150.07/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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