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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 663.97 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 663.97 and 353.35 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 663.97 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/663.97 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 663.97 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 234,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,613.80/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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