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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.99, 917.28 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.99, 917.28 and 304.05 is: 455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.99 : 917.28 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.99/917.28 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.99x = 917.28 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.99x = 278,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,898.98/611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.73

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