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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.93, 615.40 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.93, 615.40 and 249.46 is: 344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.93 : 615.40 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.93/615.40 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.93x = 615.40 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.93x = 153,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,517.68/445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.26

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