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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 613.23 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 613.23 and 286.94 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 613.23 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/613.23 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 613.23 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 175,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,960.67/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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