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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.45, 614.71 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.45, 614.71 and 246.28 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.45 : 614.71 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.45/614.71 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.45x = 614.71 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.45x = 151,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,389.55/445.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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