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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 614.10 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 614.10 and 287.46 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 614.10 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/614.10 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 614.10 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 176,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,529.19/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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