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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 615.17 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 615.17 and 249.30 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 615.17 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/615.17 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 615.17 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 153,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,360.97/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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