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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 612.04 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 612.04 and 247.05 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 612.04 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/612.04 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 612.04 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 151,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,204.48/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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