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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 612.28 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 612.28 and 319.73 is: 440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 612.28 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/612.28 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 612.28 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 195,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,765.07/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.63

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