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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 611.43 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 611.43 and 245.46 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 611.43 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/611.43 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 611.43 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 150,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,081.61/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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