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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 916.16 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 916.16 and 302.90 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 916.16 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/916.16 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 916.16 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 277,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,507.91/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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