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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.91 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.91 and 247.62 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.91 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.91 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.91 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 151,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,764.47/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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