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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 612.47 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 612.47 and 286.59 is: 395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 612.47 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/612.47 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 612.47 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 175,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,527.78/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.32

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