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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.35 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.35 and 246.76 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.35 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.35 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.35 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 151,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,844.23/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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