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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 612.80 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 612.80 and 247.61 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 612.80 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/612.80 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 612.80 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 151,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,731.11/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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