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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 611.43 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 611.43 and 246.62 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 611.43 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/611.43 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 611.43 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 150,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,787.81/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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