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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 609.75 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 609.75 and 245.39 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 609.75 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/609.75 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 609.75 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 149,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,623.50/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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