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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 614.59 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 614.59 and 246.17 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 614.59 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/614.59 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 614.59 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 151,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,293.62/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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