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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.41, 614.62 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.41, 614.62 and 246.23 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.41 : 614.62 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.41/614.62 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.41x = 614.62 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.41x = 151,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,336.04/445.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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