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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.54, 614.90 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.54, 614.90 and 249.06 is: 343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.54 : 614.90 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.54/614.90 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.54x = 614.90 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.54x = 153,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146.99/445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.73

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