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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 613.80 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 613.80 and 279.05 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 613.80 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/613.80 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 613.80 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 171,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,277.82/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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