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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.90, 612.54 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.90, 612.54 and 244.72 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.90 : 612.54 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.90/612.54 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.90x = 612.54 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.90x = 149,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,897.73/443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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