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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 613.50 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 613.50 and 422.52 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 613.50 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/613.50 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 613.50 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 259,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,216.02/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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