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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 612.96 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 612.96 and 247.69 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 612.96 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/612.96 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 612.96 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 151,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,822.82/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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