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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 615.18 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 615.18 and 246.61 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 615.18 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/615.18 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 615.18 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 151,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,709.54/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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