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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 609.87 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 609.87 and 245.49 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 609.87 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/609.87 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 609.87 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 149,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,716.99/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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