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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 612.40 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 612.40 and 334.12 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 612.40 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/612.40 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 612.40 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 204,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,615.09/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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