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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.93, 613.98 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.93, 613.98 and 248.46 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.93 : 613.98 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.93/613.98 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.93x = 613.98 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.93x = 152,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,549.47/444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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