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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 916.73 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 916.73 and 303.61 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 916.73 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/916.73 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 916.73 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 278,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,330.30/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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