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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 613.93 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 613.93 and 248.37 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 613.93 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/613.93 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 613.93 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 152,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,479.34/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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