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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,461.92 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,461.92 and 244.15 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,461.92 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,461.92 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,461.92 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 356,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,922.89/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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