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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 613.52 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 613.52 and 344.61 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 613.52 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/613.52 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 613.52 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 211,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,425.13/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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