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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.65, 914.70 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.65, 914.70 and 244.70 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.65 : 914.70 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.65/914.70 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.65x = 914.70 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.65x = 223,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827.09/609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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