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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.80, 916.98 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.80, 916.98 and 303.56 is: 454.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.80 : 916.98 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.80/916.98 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.80x = 916.98 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.80x = 278,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,358.45/611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.98

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