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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 612.09 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 612.09 and 355.32 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 612.09 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/612.09 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 612.09 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 217,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,487.82/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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