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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 916.79 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 916.79 and 303.10 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 916.79 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/916.79 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 916.79 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 277,879.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,879.05/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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