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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 612.78 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 612.78 and 345.98 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 612.78 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/612.78 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 612.78 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 212,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,009.62/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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