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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.71, 917.86 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.71, 917.86 and 303.59 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.71 : 917.86 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.71/917.86 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.71x = 917.86 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.71x = 278,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,653.12/611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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