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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 612.44 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 612.44 and 344.53 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 612.44 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/612.44 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 612.44 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 211,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,001.60/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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