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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 917.82 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 917.82 and 303.86 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 917.82 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/917.82 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 917.82 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 278,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,888.79/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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