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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.63, 613.38 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.63, 613.38 and 304.90 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.63 : 613.38 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.63/613.38 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.63x = 613.38 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.63x = 187,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,019.56/444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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