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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.46, 914.29 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.46, 914.29 and 244.05 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.46 : 914.29 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.46/914.29 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.46x = 914.29 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.46x = 223,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,128.44/609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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