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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.69, 917.93 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.69, 917.93 and 303.57 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.69 : 917.93 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.69/917.93 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.69x = 917.93 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.69x = 278,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,656.77/611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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