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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 613.47 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 613.47 and 382.73 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 613.47 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/613.47 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 613.47 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 234,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,791.74/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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