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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.83, 922.49 and 249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.83, 922.49 and 249.64 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.83 : 922.49 = 249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.83/922.49 = 249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.83x = 922.49 × 249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.83x = 230,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,294.27/614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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