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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.90, 917.90 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.90, 917.90 and 246.63 is: 369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.90 : 917.90 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.90/917.90 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.90x = 917.90 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.90x = 226,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,384.81/611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.97

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