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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.53, 612.90 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.53, 612.90 and 278.69 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.53 : 612.90 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.53/612.90 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.53x = 612.90 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.53x = 170,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,806.04/444.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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