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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 613.50 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 613.50 and 407.36 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 613.50 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/613.50 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 613.50 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 249,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,915.36/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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