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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 609.71 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 609.71 and 245.35 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 609.71 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/609.71 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 609.71 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 149,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,592.35/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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