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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 914.74 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 914.74 and 244.62 is: 366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 914.74 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/914.74 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 914.74 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 223,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,757.90/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.92

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