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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 916.78 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 916.78 and 302.99 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 916.78 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/916.78 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 916.78 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 277,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,775.17/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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