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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 917.81 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 917.81 and 303.51 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 917.81 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/917.81 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 917.81 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 278,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,562.41/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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