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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.15, 608.79 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.15, 608.79 and 244.65 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.15 : 608.79 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.15/608.79 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.15x = 608.79 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.15x = 148,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,940.47/441.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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