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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 613.23 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 613.23 and 339.56 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 613.23 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/613.23 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 613.23 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 208,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,228.38/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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