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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 615.17 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 615.17 and 246.62 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 615.17 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/615.17 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 615.17 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 151,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,709.99/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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