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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 922.19 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 922.19 and 249.48 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 922.19 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/922.19 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 922.19 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 230,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,066.71/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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