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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 613.72 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 613.72 and 245.56 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 613.72 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/613.72 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 613.72 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 150,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,705.70/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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