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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.59, 613.14 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.59, 613.14 and 278.82 is: 384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.59 : 613.14 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.59/613.14 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.59x = 613.14 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.59x = 170,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,954.30/444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.52

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