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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.19 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.19 and 149.58 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.19 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.19 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.19 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 91,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,867.47/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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