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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 612.90 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 612.90 and 289.20 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 612.90 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/612.90 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 612.90 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 177,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,250.68/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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