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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.83 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.83 and 248.32 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.83 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.83 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.83 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 152,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,426.27/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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