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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.23, 916.16 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.23, 916.16 and 303.30 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.23 : 916.16 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.23/916.16 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.23x = 916.16 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.23x = 277,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,866.38/611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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