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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 613.77 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 613.77 and 248.31 is: 342.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 613.77 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/613.77 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 613.77 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 152,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,405.23/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.62

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