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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.46, 613.94 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.46, 613.94 and 362.60 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.46 : 613.94 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.46/613.94 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.46x = 613.94 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.46x = 222,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,614.64/444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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