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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 917.61 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 917.61 and 246.45 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 917.61 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/917.61 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 917.61 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 226,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,144.98/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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