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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 915.92 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 915.92 and 302.87 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 915.92 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/915.92 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 915.92 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 277,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,404.69/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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