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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 609.60 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 609.60 and 244.66 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 609.60 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/609.60 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 609.60 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 149,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,144.74/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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