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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 614.07 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 614.07 and 334.29 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 614.07 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/614.07 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 614.07 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 205,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,277.46/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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