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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 918.46 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 918.46 and 300.55 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 918.46 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/918.46 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 918.46 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 276,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,043.15/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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