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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 613.29 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 613.29 and 287.19 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 613.29 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/613.29 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 613.29 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 176,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,126.25/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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