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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.55 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.55 and 303.36 is: 455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.55 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.55 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.55 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 278,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,347.97/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.02

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