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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 616.41 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 616.41 and 244.79 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 616.41 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/616.41 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 616.41 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 150,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,892.44/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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