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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 609.89 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 609.89 and 245.45 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 609.89 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/609.89 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 609.89 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 149,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,696.77/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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