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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.86, 613.89 and 248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.86, 613.89 and 248.39 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.86 : 613.89 = 248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.86/613.89 = 248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.86x = 613.89 × 248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.86x = 152,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,481.07/444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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