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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 612.92 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 612.92 and 304.39 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 612.92 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/612.92 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 612.92 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 186,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,566.72/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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