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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 612.12 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 612.12 and 443.14 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 612.12 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/612.12 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 612.12 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 271,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,254.86/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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