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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.83 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.83 and 245.41 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.83 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.83 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.83 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 149,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,658.38/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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