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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 613.22 and 402.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 613.22 and 402.00 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 613.22 = 402.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/613.22 = 402.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 613.22 × 402.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 246,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,510.13/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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