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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 610.79 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 610.79 and 246.08 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 610.79 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/610.79 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 610.79 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 150,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,303.50/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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