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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 917.16 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 917.16 and 303.21 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 917.16 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/917.16 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 917.16 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 278,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,092.08/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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