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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.66 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.66 and 245.29 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.66 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.66 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.66 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 149,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,543.50/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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