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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 613.86 and 407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 613.86 and 407.61 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 613.86 = 407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/613.86 = 407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 613.86 × 407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 250,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,215.47/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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