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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 613.55 and 245.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 613.55 and 245.45 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 613.55 = 245.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/613.55 = 245.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 613.55 × 245.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 150,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,591.55/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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