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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 610.66 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 610.66 and 244.28 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 610.66 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/610.66 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 610.66 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 149,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,172.02/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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