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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.91, 613.97 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.91, 613.97 and 248.42 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.91 : 613.97 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.91/613.97 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.91x = 613.97 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.91x = 152,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,520.89/444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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