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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 614.28 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 614.28 and 149.57 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 614.28 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/614.28 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 614.28 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 91,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,874.79/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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