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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.65, 613.70 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.65, 613.70 and 279.01 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.65 : 613.70 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.65/613.70 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.65x = 613.70 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.65x = 171,228.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,228.44/444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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