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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 613.17 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 613.17 and 289.02 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 613.17 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/613.17 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 613.17 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 177,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,218.39/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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