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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 916.56 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 916.56 and 303.08 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 916.56 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/916.56 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 916.56 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 277,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,791.00/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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