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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 566.51 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 566.51 and 244.70 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 566.51 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/566.51 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 566.51 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 138,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,625.00/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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