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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.93, 918 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.93, 918 and 303.80 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.93 : 918 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.93/918 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.93x = 918 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.93x = 278,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,888.40/611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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