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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.41, 612.76 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.41, 612.76 and 287.07 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.41 : 612.76 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.41/612.76 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.41x = 612.76 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.41x = 175,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,905.01/444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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