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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 612.63 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 612.63 and 375.21 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 612.63 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/612.63 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 612.63 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 229,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,864.90/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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