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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 613.13 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 613.13 and 247.79 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 613.13 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/613.13 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 613.13 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 151,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927.78/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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