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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 612.72 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 612.72 and 333.72 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 612.72 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/612.72 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 612.72 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 204,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,476.92/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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