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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 612.87 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 612.87 and 311.58 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 612.87 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/612.87 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 612.87 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 190,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,956.87/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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