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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 613.52 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 613.52 and 444.02 is: 612.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 613.52 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/613.52 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 613.52 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 272,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,409.86/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.57

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