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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 611.94 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 611.94 and 389.62 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 611.94 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/611.94 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 611.94 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 238,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,424.06/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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