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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.37 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.37 and 149.63 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.37 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.37 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.37 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 91,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,925.11/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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