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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 614.26 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 614.26 and 320.62 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 614.26 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/614.26 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 614.26 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 196,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,944.04/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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