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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 611.77 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 611.77 and 442.89 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 611.77 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/611.77 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 611.77 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 270,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,946.82/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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