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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 916.98 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 916.98 and 303.67 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 916.98 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/916.98 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 916.98 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 278,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,459.32/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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