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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.58 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.58 and 149.61 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.58 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.58 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.58 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 91,947.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,947.31/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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