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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 914.96 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 914.96 and 244.66 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 914.96 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/914.96 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 914.96 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 223,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,852.89/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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