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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.76, 609.62 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.76, 609.62 and 245.27 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.76 : 609.62 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.76/609.62 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.76x = 609.62 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.76x = 149,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,518.45/441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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