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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.60 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.60 and 244.62 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.60 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.60 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.60 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 138,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,600.47/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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