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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.19, 613.27 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.19, 613.27 and 286.89 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.19 : 613.27 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.19/613.27 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.19x = 613.27 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.19x = 175,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,941.03/444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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