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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 613.66 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 613.66 and 278.96 is: 384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 613.66 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/613.66 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 613.66 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 171,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,187.08/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.83

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