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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.50, 1,461.71 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.50, 1,461.71 and 244.08 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.50 : 1,461.71 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.50/1,461.71 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.50x = 1,461.71 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.50x = 356,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,774.79/974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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