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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.95 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.95 and 302.97 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.95 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.95 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.95 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 277,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,808.34/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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