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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.48, 917.68 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.48, 917.68 and 246.30 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.48 : 917.68 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.48/917.68 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.48x = 917.68 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.48x = 226,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,024.58/611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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