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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.97, 1,462.43 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.97, 1,462.43 and 244.55 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.97 : 1,462.43 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.97/1,462.43 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.97x = 1,462.43 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.97x = 357,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,628.72/974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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