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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 917.67 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 917.67 and 246.30 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 917.67 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/917.67 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 917.67 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 226,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,022.12/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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