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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 614.18 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 614.18 and 338.67 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 614.18 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/614.18 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 614.18 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 208,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,005.19/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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