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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 614.68 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 614.68 and 247.48 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 614.68 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/614.68 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 614.68 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 152,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,121.01/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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