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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.85, 615.26 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.85, 615.26 and 246.69 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.85 : 615.26 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.85/615.26 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.85x = 615.26 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.85x = 151,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,776.95/445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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