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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 915.45 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 915.45 and 245.49 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 915.45 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/915.45 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 915.45 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 224,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,733.82/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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