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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.46, 913.88 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.46, 913.88 and 244.28 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.46 : 913.88 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.46/913.88 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.46x = 913.88 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.46x = 223,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,245.50/609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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