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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 613.54 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 613.54 and 289.32 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 613.54 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/613.54 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 613.54 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 177,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,509.39/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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