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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.63, 610.76 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.63, 610.76 and 246.14 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.63 : 610.76 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.63/610.76 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.63x = 610.76 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.63x = 150,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,330.03/442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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