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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 613 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 613 and 247.71 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 613 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/613 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 613 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 151,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,846.23/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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