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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 917.16 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 917.16 and 303.38 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 917.16 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/917.16 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 917.16 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 278,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,248.00/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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