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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.80 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.80 and 245.61 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.80 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.80 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.80 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 150,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,755.42/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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