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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 611.64 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 611.64 and 424.44 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 611.64 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/611.64 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 611.64 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 259,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,604.48/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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