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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 612.86 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 612.86 and 320.50 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 612.86 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/612.86 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 612.86 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 196,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,421.63/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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