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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.47, 614.75 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.47, 614.75 and 246.30 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.47 : 614.75 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.47/614.75 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.47x = 614.75 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.47x = 151,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,411.69/445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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