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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 613.38 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 613.38 and 397.50 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 613.38 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/613.38 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 613.38 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 243,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,818.55/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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