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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.71, 615.04 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.71, 615.04 and 246.54 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.71 : 615.04 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.71/615.04 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.71x = 615.04 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.71x = 151,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,631.96/445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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