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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 611.87 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 611.87 and 331.58 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 611.87 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/611.87 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 611.87 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 202,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,883.73/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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