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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 613.73 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 613.73 and 245.57 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 613.73 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/613.73 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 613.73 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 150,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,715.82/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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