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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 612.78 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 612.78 and 244.89 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 612.78 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/612.78 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 612.78 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 150,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,060.48/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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