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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.92, 613.91 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.92, 613.91 and 248.42 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.92 : 613.91 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.92/613.91 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.92x = 613.91 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.92x = 152,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,509.68/444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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