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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 612.72 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 612.72 and 333.52 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 612.72 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/612.72 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 612.72 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 204,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,354.37/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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