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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 917.34 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 917.34 and 303.48 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 917.34 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/917.34 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 917.34 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 278,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,394.34/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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