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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 916.32 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 916.32 and 303.52 is: 454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 916.32 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/916.32 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 916.32 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 278,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,121.45/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.86

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