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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 921.98 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 921.98 and 249.48 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 921.98 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/921.98 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 921.98 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 230,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,015.57/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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