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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 914.56 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 914.56 and 244.30 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 914.56 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/914.56 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 914.56 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 223,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,427.01/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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