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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 610.34 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 610.34 and 245.05 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 610.34 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/610.34 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 610.34 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 149,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,562.59/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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