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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.69 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.69 and 245.30 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.69 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.69 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.69 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 149,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,553.91/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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