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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 613.37 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 613.37 and 287.10 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 613.37 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/613.37 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 613.37 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 176,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,097.09/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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