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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 613.74 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 613.74 and 248.28 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 613.74 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/613.74 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 613.74 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 152,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,379.37/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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