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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 614.67 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 614.67 and 246.96 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 614.67 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/614.67 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 614.67 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 151,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,798.90/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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