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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 612.90 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 612.90 and 374.92 is: 516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 612.90 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/612.90 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 612.90 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 229,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,788.47/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.56

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