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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 613.33 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 613.33 and 287.34 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 613.33 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/613.33 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 613.33 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 176,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,234.24/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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