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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 944.01 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 944.01 and 244.50 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 944.01 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/944.01 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 944.01 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 230,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,810.45/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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