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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 915.89 and 245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 915.89 and 245.47 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 915.89 = 245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/915.89 = 245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 915.89 × 245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 224,823.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,823.52/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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