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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 918.03 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 918.03 and 303.81 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 918.03 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/918.03 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 918.03 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 278,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,902.68/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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