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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 614.01 and 331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 614.01 and 331.51 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 614.01 = 331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/614.01 = 331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 614.01 × 331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 203,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,547.33/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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