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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 614.24 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 614.24 and 358.12 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 614.24 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/614.24 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 614.24 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 219,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,971.63/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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