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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 662.48 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 662.48 and 246.53 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 662.48 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/662.48 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 662.48 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 163,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,321.62/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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