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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.78 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.78 and 245.43 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.78 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.78 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.78 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 149,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,658.31/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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