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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 612.90 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 612.90 and 402.48 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 612.90 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/612.90 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 612.90 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 246,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,679.99/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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