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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 610.97 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 610.97 and 245.04 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 610.97 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/610.97 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 610.97 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 149,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,710.86/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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