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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 609.91 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 609.91 and 245.48 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 609.91 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/609.91 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 609.91 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 149,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,720.71/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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