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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.63 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.63 and 245.28 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.63 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.63 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.63 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 149,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,530.05/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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