Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 608.99 and 244.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 441.28, 608.99 and 244.79 is: 337.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.28 : 608.99 = 244.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.28/608.99 = 244.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.28x = 608.99 × 244.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.28x = 149,072.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,072.68/441.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337.82
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