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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.76, 613.47 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.76, 613.47 and 289.51 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.76 : 613.47 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.76/613.47 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.76x = 613.47 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.76x = 177,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,605.70/444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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