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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.85, 609.78 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.85, 609.78 and 245.39 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.85 : 609.78 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.85/609.78 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.85x = 609.78 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.85x = 149,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,633.91/441.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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