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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 922.46 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 922.46 and 249.72 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 922.46 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/922.46 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 922.46 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 230,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,356.71/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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