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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 613.41 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 613.41 and 286.95 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 613.41 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/613.41 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 613.41 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 176,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,018.00/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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