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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 667.46 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 667.46 and 249.89 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 667.46 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/667.46 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 667.46 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 166,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,786.99/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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