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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 612.90 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 612.90 and 304.29 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 612.90 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/612.90 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 612.90 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 186,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,499.34/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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