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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 613.92 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 613.92 and 245.72 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 613.92 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/613.92 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 613.92 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 150,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,852.42/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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