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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 612.92 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 612.92 and 304.11 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 612.92 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/612.92 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 612.92 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 186,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,395.86/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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