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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 609.29 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 609.29 and 245.03 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 609.29 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/609.29 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 609.29 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 149,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,294.33/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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