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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 612.90 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 612.90 and 247.65 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 612.90 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/612.90 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 612.90 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 151,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,784.69/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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