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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.55, 613.62 and 304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.55, 613.62 and 304.61 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.55 : 613.62 = 304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.55/613.62 = 304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.55x = 613.62 × 304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.55x = 186,913.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,913.27/444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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