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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 613.26 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 613.26 and 287.26 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 613.26 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/613.26 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 613.26 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 176,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,165.07/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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