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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.67, 613.69 and 278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.67, 613.69 and 278.89 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.67 : 613.69 = 278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.67/613.69 = 278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.67x = 613.69 × 278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.67x = 171,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,149.77/444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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