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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 613.14 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 613.14 and 320.94 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 613.14 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/613.14 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 613.14 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 196,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,781.15/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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