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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 613.28 and 287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 613.28 and 287.23 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 613.28 = 287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/613.28 = 287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 613.28 × 287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 176,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,149.35/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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