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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 612.73 and 304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 612.73 and 304.33 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 612.73 = 304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/612.73 = 304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 612.73 × 304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 186,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,472.12/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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