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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 613.53 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 613.53 and 248.09 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 613.53 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/613.53 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 613.53 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 152,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,211.57/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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