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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 613.78 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 613.78 and 279.08 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 613.78 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/613.78 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 613.78 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 171,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,293.72/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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