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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 612.73 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 612.73 and 286.46 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 612.73 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/612.73 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 612.73 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 175,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,522.64/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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