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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 614.77 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 614.77 and 246.31 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 614.77 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/614.77 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 614.77 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 151,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,421.85/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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