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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.07, 612.92 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.07, 612.92 and 286.88 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.07 : 612.92 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.07/612.92 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.07x = 612.92 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.07x = 175,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,832.14/444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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