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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 612.83 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 612.83 and 443.52 is: 611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 612.83 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/612.83 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 612.83 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 271,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,797.08/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.88

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