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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 610.92 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 610.92 and 244.46 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 610.92 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/610.92 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 610.92 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 149,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,345.50/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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