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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 616.36 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 616.36 and 247.49 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 616.36 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/616.36 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 616.36 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 152,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,539.85/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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