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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 613.34 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 613.34 and 289.39 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 613.34 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/613.34 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 613.34 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 177,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,491.40/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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