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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.61, 614.93 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.61, 614.93 and 246.46 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.61 : 614.93 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.61/614.93 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.61x = 614.93 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.61x = 151,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,554.73/445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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