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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.71 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.71 and 246.79 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.71 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.71 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.71 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 150,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,961.76/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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