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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 614.35 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 614.35 and 314.37 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 614.35 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/614.35 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 614.35 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 193,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,131.64/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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