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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 613.44 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 613.44 and 278.82 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 613.44 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/613.44 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 613.44 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 171,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,039.34/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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