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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 612.71 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 612.71 and 247.49 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 612.71 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/612.71 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 612.71 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 151,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,639.60/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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