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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.95 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.95 and 303.20 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.95 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.95 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.95 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 278,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,019.23/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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