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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 613.30 and 288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 613.30 and 288.82 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 613.30 = 288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/613.30 = 288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 613.30 × 288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 177,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,133.31/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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