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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.83, 1,462.24 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.83, 1,462.24 and 244.40 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.83 : 1,462.24 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.83/1,462.24 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.83x = 1,462.24 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.83x = 357,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,375.11/974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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